mobility
Farewell to icons: 10 cars that you won’t be able to buy anymore (soon).
There hasn’t been this much movement in the car world since the invention of the combustion engine. The switch to electric means the final end for some icons. An overview.
The world of automobiles is probably undergoing the greatest upheaval since the invention of the combustion engine. New regulations, strict emissions standards, IT hurdles and the switch to electric drives mean that more and more long-serving models are being retired by manufacturers, sometimes despite their great success.
It affects big and small
This year, too, there are numerous cars that have either shaped the street scene for years or caused people to open their mouths as they drive past. These also include real icons, for example the Nissan GT-R. The car called “Godzilla” will only be built for Japan in the future; experts expect it to be the last series.
Even real city cars are disappearing from the scene. For example, the popular Abarth 595 is on sale. The Smart Fortwo has also stopped being built this year.
Some cars are the classics of tomorrow
A few cars, including the Audi R8, are still becoming real bestsellers in their old age – of course with the idea that the discontinued model series will develop into classics of the future and prices could rise.
For some manufacturers, it remains to be seen whether the bet will work. Jaguar, for example, is saying goodbye to all combustion engines in order to soon switch completely to electric cars and focus on them.
The gallery offers a small insight into cars that are now or will soon no longer be available for purchase as new cars.
Source: Stern
I’m a recent graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. I started working as a news reporter for 24 Hours World about two years ago, and I’ve been writing articles ever since. My main focus is automotive news, but I’ve also written about politics, lifestyle, and entertainment.
